Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Bambu Lab P2S

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 2 Max and P2S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area and build height z matters more; choose P2S if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, P2S scores 50/100 against 31/100 for Kobra 2 Max.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max Kobra 2 Max Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Bambu Lab P2S P2S Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~500–600 € 519 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm
Weight (kg) 21 kg 14.9 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 420 mm 256 × 256 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 500 mm 256 mm
Power (W) 500 W 1200 W
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 600 mm/s
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 420 mm 256 mm
Build height Z (mm) 500 mm 256 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 260 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 90 °C 110 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False True
Filament sensor True True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper False False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing false True
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 1 20
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and Cura. It features Wi-Fi connectivity managed through the Anycubic app, while still allowing offline use via USB. The official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs P2S 256×256 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+169%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs P2S 256 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+95%)
  • Max colors: Kobra 2 Max 1 vs P2S 20 — P2S wins (+1900%)
  • Enclosed chamber: P2S yes, Kobra 2 Max no
  • Multicolor printing: P2S yes, Kobra 2 Max no

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 2 Max if…

you value work area and build height z.

See the Kobra 2 Max sheet →

Choose P2S if…

you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.

See the P2S sheet →

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